A child born in the UK may become eligible for British citizenship after completing 10 years of continuous residence. This type of application is made using Form T, which is specifically designed for children who meet the long residence requirement from birth.
Registering a child is the legal route used to obtain British citizenship for minors. Once citizenship is granted, the child can then apply for a British passport.
If you are unable to pay the application fee, you may be eligible to apply for a fee waiver. If approved, you will not need to pay the application fee.
To qualify, you must show that paying the fee would affect your ability to cover essential living costs such as housing and food.
You will need to provide evidence covering the last 6 months, including:
This information helps demonstrate your financial situation and eligibility for a waiver.
Under Section 1(4) of the British Nationality Act 1981, a child born in the UK to parents who were not British or settled at the time of birth may be entitled to register as a British citizen.
To qualify, the child must have lived in the UK for the first 10 years of their life, with absences not exceeding 90 days in each year during that period.
To be eligible under this route, the child must generally meet the following conditions:
In some cases, discretion may be exercised if the absence limit has been exceeded. If there are valid reasons, these should be clearly explained within the application.
Where a child meets the legal requirements for registration, the absence of parental consent should not normally result in refusal.
However, it is still recommended to obtain consent from all individuals with parental responsibility where possible. While this is good practice, it is not a mandatory requirement for approval.
We offer fixed-fee services depending on the level of support required:
The final fee will depend on the complexity of the case and the work involved.
